MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The Kronen newspaper pointed out that the number of those injured had almost tripled, as the previous reports said there were 44 victims.
Receiving sad news this morning! 5 dead and over 50 people have been injured in #Austria! #Tornado un-confirmed, any info welcome. #eustorm pic.twitter.com/a43DWBnbJp
— #eustorm (@EUStormMap) 19 августа 2017 г.
The incident took place on Friday night. According to local media, approximately 700-1000 people were in the tent erected for a local festival when the storm hit it.
A 28-year-old local resident and a 19-year-old student from Romania were identified as the victims of the storm.
